Man found dead stuck inside clothing donation bin at northwest Calgary mall
CBC News | Posted: July 20, 2017 12:40 PM | Last Updated: July 20, 2017
Passerby spotted legs protruding from metal box early Thursday morning at North Hill Centre
A man was found dead at a shopping mall parking lot in northwest Calgary after apparently becoming stuck inside a clothing donation bin.
Someone called 911 after spotting legs sticking out of the metal bin at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday, police say.
EMS and fire crews responded to the scene at the North Hill Centre parking lot and found that a man evidently become stuck inside the bin and died.
The man is believed to be about 30 years old.
Investigators are waiting for the medical examiner to determine what caused the man's death.
But police say it appears to have been accidental and not criminal.
It's a tragic incident, especially if the man was looking for clothing, says Patrick Newman, a spokesperson for the Calgary Drop-In Centre.
Clothing is available to anyone who needs it at the Free Clothing Store at 1 Dermot Baldwin Way S.E.
"If you need something, come see us, we will provide you with whatever you need," Newman said.
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- An earlier version of this story had a photo identifying the wrong clothing bin involved in the incident. The photo has since been updated July 20, 2017 7:03 PM